1. What role did religion play in the development of political rivalries and alliances, and the formation of states in Southwest Asia and the Indian Ocean?

eligion caused conflict because in Iran,

Explanation:

answer; i believe the correct answer is (8) eight.

the correct answer is the following is a list of inventions made in the medieval islamic world, especially during the "islamic golden age" (8th to 13th centuries),[1][2] as well as the late medieval period, especially in the emirate of granada and the ottoman empire.

science and technology in the islamic world adopted and preserved knowledge and technologies from contemporary and earlier civilizations, including persia, india, china, and greece-roman antiquity, while making a number of improvements and innovations.